San Diego closes door on Stanford

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Published 4:00 am, Saturday, November 14, 2009

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Stanford's Jeremy Green, right, shoots over the block of San Diego's Chris Manresa, left, as Matt Dorr, center, looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy) less

Stanford's Jeremy Green, right, shoots over the block of San Diego's Chris Manresa, left, as Matt Dorr, center, looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, in San ... more

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San Diego closes door on Stanford

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De'Jon Jackson and Brandon Johnson scored 18 points apiece to lead San Diego to a 77-64 win over visiting Stanford in the season opener for both teams Friday night.

San Diego held the Cardinal to two field goals in the final seven minutes, winning its season opener for the second time in seven seasons.

Jackson helped seal the win with two straight baskets to give the Toreros a 69-58 lead with 2:18 remaining. Johnson scored 14 of his points in the second half when San Diego shot 60 percent from the field.

Santa Clara 84, Cal St. Bakersfield 81: After being held scoreless in the first half, sophomore Kevin Foster scored 21 points - including the game winning three-pointer with 5.8 second left - in the season-opener in Bakersfield.

St. Mary's 100, New Mexico St. 68: Ben Allen had career highs of 17 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, freshman Matthew Dellavedova and Wayne Hunter added 19 points and the host Gaels coasted in their opener.

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